The following text is quoted from the 1275cc owners handbook so maybe it
doesn't apply to Fred's 1098 concern, then again....
"The gauge should register a pressure as soon as the engine is started.
The pressure MAY rise above 70psi when the engine is started from cold.When
warmed
the pressure should drop to between40 and 70 at normal running speeds and
to approximately
20psi at idling speed."
Your numbers don't seem too far off track. I think Ulix is right, just go
drive !!!
Dave
'67 Midget
At 12:27 PM 3/27/98 -0800, Fred Krampits wrote:
>I have a midget MK I 1098CG. When I start the car cold the oil pressure
>immeadiately starts at 60 psi. As the car heats it lowers the pressure,
>fully warmed up at idle the oil pressure is either just above or just
>below 20 psi. At 3500 rpm it is around 30-35 psi. This has me very
>concerned about any long trips in the car, 25 miles or longer. The
>odometer says 99,470 (however I have another one at home that says
>77,000), so mileage is really unknown. I leak oil from the rear of the
>motor but have no blue smoke in exhaust. In my readings I see mention of
>an oil cooler helping, however the 1275 motor is the one mostly
>mentioned as needing one. Could a oil cooler help me, I see VB has them
>listed, also I see that an oil thermostat is recommended so the oil
>doesn't get too cold. Any ideas ?
>
>Fred
>1963 Midget MK I 1098CG
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